300 Purebred Cats To Strut Stuff At Show

Neighborhood News - West Orange

More than 300 purebred cats from around the world will be showing off as part of the CFA Cat Show.

The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, is hosted by Persians on Parade.

Cats are expected to bring their owners. Sorry, dogs, you're not allowed at this show.

Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, senior citizens and military personnel.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

YOU COULD say that today marks the official start of the holiday season. If you're looking for inexpensive gift items, here's a place to shop.

New Hope for Grieving Children and Families owns and operates five Central Florida thrift and gift stores.

Each center is staffed by volunteers. Proceeds benefit programs the nonprofit organization supports.

In west Orange County there are thrift and gift stores at the Rosemont Plaza, 5780 N. Orange Blossom Trail, and the Village Market Place Shopping Center, 10892 W. Colonial Drive.

For details, call (407) 522-5575 or (407) 656-8338.

OCOEE HOLIDAY PARADE

IT'S THAT time of year again: The annual Ocoee Christmas parade will proceed through the town's streets Dec. 5.

The event begins at 1 p.m.

If you would like to march in the event, call D.J.'s Auto Sales at (407) 656-3700. There is no entry fee, but parade participants are asked to give an unwrapped toy, which will be donated to Toys for Tots.

The entry deadline is Dec. 4.

If it rains, the parade will be rescheduled for Dec. 6.

RECORD SPIN

YOU CAN take a spin on turntable memory lane Dec. 6.

The Orlando Record and CD Collectible Show will be at the Central Florida Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You can browse through hundreds of records, along with other musical items. It may be an ideal place to shop for gifts.

Admission is $3.

RHYMING TIME FOR BABIES

PARENTS, ARE you getting tired of repeating those Barney nursery rhymes?

If you're looking for new ones, the West Orange Library has a program for you.

Rhyme Time for You and Baby is a program for children up to 24 months old, where the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes introduce children to literature.

The program is offered each Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the library, 1 E. Cypress St., Winter Garden.